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flox98's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Moderate: Violence, Rape, War, Sexual violence, and Murder
paulwesterberg's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Alcohol, War, and Misogyny
Minor: Rape and Forced institutionalization
stormblessedt's review against another edition
fast-paced
2.5
I loved Slaughterhouse Five, and I was enjoying Sirens of Titan too…
Such a shame, because this was otherwise a nice, short book that tackles the futility of human life done via sci-fi. Some bits at the beginning were pretty funny too. The part on Mars and Mercury were a bit tedious and not as interesting. The ending was a mixed bag.
Moderate: Racism and Violence
Minor: Rape
germhotel's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This one definitely missed the mark for me. I felt it was lacking in a central premise and/or meaningful philosophy compared to other works by Vonnegut.
Also minus an additional star because I cannot even articulate how frustrating the treatment of the character Bee was throughout the entire novel.
Also minus an additional star because I cannot even articulate how frustrating the treatment of the character Bee was throughout the entire novel.
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual assault and Homophobia
sunn_bleach's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Not Vonnegut’s most consistent book, but such a strong start. And a definite entry into the canon of funny books with poignant and sad endings.
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Rape and Homophobia
jelliestars's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, and Sexual assault
Minor: Drug use, Sexual assault, Murder, Alcohol, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, War, Violence, and Torture
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